Information Technology Specialist (Team Lead)

For item 1, please read the following statement carefully. Your response to this question will determine whether you will or will not be eligible for this position. If you respond No to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.

1. Are you willing to submit to an initial background and suitability security investigation?

A. YesB. No

2. From the description below, select the ONE response that best describes the experience level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Information Technology Specialist.

A. For the GS-14 grade level, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level with experience in troubleshooting software and systems; developing security tools; system maintenance, experience providing expert advice on technology problems, prioritize work of team members, and serving as COR in support of software and hardware system.B. For the GS-13 grade level, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level with troubleshooting software and systems; developing security tools, system maintenance and experience providing advice on technology programs.C. I do not possess experience in the amounts specified in any of the above statements.

For items/tasks, choose ONE of the statements from the list below that best describes your HIGHEST level of work experience and/or training for each task.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in this task.B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

3. Troubleshoot software and systems to resolve problems associated with daily processing, use, and interoperability of business systems.

33. Discuss various information technology issues (security, firewalls, system development life cycles, IT inventory, etc.) with staff and management to devise solutions for their information technology needs.

34. Provide guidance and advice with network installation, operations, and maintenance to technical staff and management of the organization.

35. Identify qualitative and quantitative issues involved in project planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure information technology services are delivered to the customers of the organization.

36. Adapt work methods in response to new regulations, changing objectives or unexpected obstacles.

53. Develop proactive communication strategies that facilitate feedback to management and clients in support of new initiatives and client needs.

54. As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: Understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.